February 28 / 8:45 am - 1:30 pm
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DonateWe are so excited to announce that we are kicking off the 2026 season with spring planting and community potluck! This will be a very special day, and we hope you can make it. We are hoping for up to 60 people or more to join us, so please invite your friends and family!
Saturday, February 28 will mark the spring opening day and potluck
Gather at the Happy Farm (near the main gate entrance to the monastery) at 8:45 am and begin at 9:00 am
We will have a POTLUCK on the farm for lunch at 12:30. Please bring enough Vegetarian food to share and utensils for your party. If you think about enough food for your party + a little extra, you'll be getting the right quantity. We will have drinks available. You may also like to bring chairs if you would not be comfortable sitting on tarps on the ground.
Children are welcome on the farm as long as they have appropriate adult supervision throughout the day.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HAPPY FARM IS LOCATED JUST PAST THE MAIN ENTRANCE GATE (NEAR MELRU LANE)
These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to:
When: Saturday February 28, Arrive 8:45-9:00, Service: 9:00am – 12:10pm
Where: Happy Farm (just past the main entrance gate of Deer Park Monastery on Melru Lane)
Lunch: Community potluck meal at 12:30pm at Solidity Hamlet
Note: Tools are not required at this time, but personal protective equipment is helpful.
To help us prepare and to receive updates about future events, please fill out our RSVP form here.
We invite you to share your photos from our community days! Please send any images to happyfarm@deerparkmonastery.org. This email address can also be used for any questions or information requests about the Happy Farm.
The Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery is a living expression of our love and respect for Mother Earth. Rooted in the principles of agroecology, it integrates regenerative and organic farming within our mindfulness practice community.
The farm is nurtured by three essential elements: mindfulness practice, organic farming, and community living. It serves as a living classroom where monastics, retreatants, neighbors, and volunteers can cultivate not only nourishing vegetables but also mindfulness, joy, and a sense of interconnectedness with the Earth.
Our vision is to cultivate a space where mindfulness intersects with sustainable agriculture, nourishing the well-being of individuals, society, and the planet.
When we breathe together and work together, our collective mindfulness can help heal the Earth and bring peace and joy to ourselves and one another.
We look forward to practicing with you on the Happy Farm!
With gratitude, The Happy Farm Team
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